North Carolina has officially extended head coach **Hubert Davis**’ contract through the end of the 2029–30 season. The two‑year extension, originally agreed upon in July 2024 and signed in December, was publicly announced today. Under the terms, Davis’s base salary jumps from \$400,000 to \$1.25 million annually, with supplemental pay increasing by \$100,000 each year—from \$1.7 million this season to roughly \$2.2 million by 2030 ([chapelboro.com][1]). On average, his total annual compensation (base plus supplemental) now reaches approximately \$3.2 million ([foxsports.com][2]). The deal is fully guaranteed: if UNC parted ways early, they’d owe out the remaining base salaries ([tarheelblog.com][3]).
Coinciding with the contract announcement, UNC has hired **Jim Tanner**—former NBA agent and UNC alumnus—as the program’s first Executive Director and General Manager. Tanner brings 28 years’ experience representing NBA talent and will oversee roster construction, contract guidance, scouting, analytics, and transfer portal strategy ([tarheelblog.com][3]).
The timing—coming amid UNC’s push to secure an NCAA tournament berth—signals the athletics department’s commitment to long‑term stability and a modern, pro‑informed organizational structure.
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